Wyatt Lumber Supply Company, Inc. v. Hansen

On August 25, 1938, Otto Hansen entered into a building contract with M. Friedman to remodel the latter’s residence in the city of El Dorado. This contract was upon the consideration of $2,400, to be paid after the completion of the work. Friedman resided in the house to be remodeled, and continued to live in it while the remodeling work was in progress. During the progress of the work Friedman advanced Hansen- $200, but made him no other payment. The contract did not require this payment until the. work was completed. ■

The contract detailed the work to be done, but provided that “The owner…